According to Italy's cybersecurity agency, around 20 Italian websites, including those of banks and airports, were attacked by alleged pro-Russia hackers on Monday. The cyberattacks targeted institutions such as Intesa Sanpaolo, Banca Monte dei Paschi, Iccrea Banca, and Milan's airports, among others. Fortunately, these attacks did not lead to significant disruptions.
Italian President Sergio Mattarella recently likened Russia's actions to Nazi Germany's pre-World War II expansionism, drawing ire from Moscow and support from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The cyberattacks, attributed to the pro-Russian hacker group Noname057(16), reportedly referenced Mattarella's remarks as a motivation. Previously, in December, the same hacker group targeted around 10 Italian institutional websites.
While Intesa Sanpaolo and SEA, the company managing Milan's airports, declined to comment, a spokesperson for Iccrea Banca stated that there were no disruptions. Banca Monte dei Paschi did not provide an immediate response to requests for comments regarding the cyberattacks.